Kakuna
#14 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Kakuna
The best moves for Kakuna are Bug Bite and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Weedle family. Kakuna evolves from Weedle which costs 12 Candy, and evolves into Beedrill which costs 50 Candy.
Evolving Mega Beedrill costs 100 Mega Energy the first time, and 20 Mega Energy every other time.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Kakuna, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Kakuna is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Weedle. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Kakuna's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Return and it has a Max CP of 432. Kakuna evolves into Beedrill.
About
"Kakuna remains virtually immobile as it clings to a tree. However, on the inside, it is extremely busy as it prepares for its coming evolution. This is evident from how hot the shell becomes to the touch."
Base stats
| Attack | 46 | |
| Defense | 75 | |
| Stamina | 128 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
185 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
246 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
370 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 432 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 308 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 401 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 10 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Kakuna
The best moves for Kakuna are Bug Bite and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Poison Sting | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | 35 | 0 | 15.9 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Kakuna?
Kakuna is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Kakuna are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Reshiram,
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 95% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Kakuna
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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